Maryland's Highest Waterfalls and Mountains

Few of the waterfalls in Maryland have been accurately measured by survey
methods. There could easily be waterfalls (cascades, most likely) that are
missed by this list because they have not come to the attention of the Maryland
Geological Survey. Approximate locations are shown on the accompanying map.

could be considered part
of Swallow Falls, and is therefore included in this list; 30 yards down-stream
of the main Swallow Falls; height varies seasonally

The elevations listed below are the highest elevations above sea level along
some of the highest ridges in Maryland. Continuity of features and their names
can cause some confusion. For example, the same ridge that in southwestern
Garrett County is called Backbone Mountain is known as Big Savage Mountain
in the northeastern part of the County. All that separates them is the Savage
River gorge. But since the names have changed, both the highest points on Backbone
and Big Savage are included in the list below. Approximate locations are shown
on the map on the reverse side.

NOTE: The order of mountains has not been
verified beyond the highest 5. The entire list should be considered provisional
and subject to revision. (4-29-93)

*How did Negro Mountain get it's name?
Legend says that Negro Mountain was named for
a slave (a butler or valet; or possibly a scout or ranger) of settler Thomas
Cresap’s, named Nemesis, who was killed
in a battle with Native Americans in 1756. He is said to be buried on Negro
Mountain. For more information see